“History demonstrates that previous military drawdowns invited aggression by our enemies. After World War I, America drew down forces until the U.S. Army had fewer than 100,000 men in uniform. That weakness invited Nazi aggression in Europe and the imperial Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor.”
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Frank Gaffney
Frank Gaffney is an American columnist born on April 5, 1953. He is known for his commentary on national security and foreign policy, often appearing on television and radio programs to share his insights. more
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